AMETEK Sensors & Fluid Management Systems

What AMETEK Sensors & Fluid Management Systems does

AMETEK Sensors & Fluid Management Systems (SFMS) is a US-based operating division of AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME), focused on the design, manufacture, and certification of harsh-environment sensors and fluid management systems for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Wilmington with 1,001–5,000 employees, the division supplies RTD and thermocouple temperature sensors, aircraft-grade pressure sensors, complete fuel gauging and management systems, liquid level sensors, accelerometers, and position/proximity sensors, as well as supporting harnesses and mass flow meters. Its products are qualified on nearly all major aircraft engines and platforms worldwide and serve commercial transport, business and regional jets, military aircraft, helicopters, ground vehicles, weapon systems, space programs, and aeroderivative/industrial gas turbine applications.

The division operates a B2B enterprise sales motion targeting aerospace and defense OEMs, airlines, and MRO operators, supported by direct field sales, technical publication resources, and trade show engagement. Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) sale of OEM sensor hardware, (2) aftermarket spares and PMA replacement parts, and (3) FAA- and EASA-certified repair and maintenance services, including DER and SAR solutions, backed by 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) spares support and two certified service centers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The unit sits within AMETEK's broader Electronic Instruments Group and does not report segment-level financials separately; there are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, digital platforms, or standalone leadership bios in the available data.

Name

AMETEK Sensors & Fluid Management Systems

Legal name

AMETEK Sensors and Fluid Management Systems

Website

https://ameteksensors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AMETEK Sensors & Fluid Management Systems, a division of AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME), designs and manufactures aerospace-grade temperature, pressure, fuel management, and motion sensors, plus FAA/EASA-certified MRO services, for commercial, military, space, and industrial customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Sensors and Fluid Management

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO), Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO)

Keywords

• Aerospace sensor manufacturing
• Aircraft fuel management systems
• Avionics pressure sensors
• Aircraft MRO services
• Aerospace temperature sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sensor Hardware Sales: Sale of physical sensor products including temperature sensors, pressure sensors, fuel management systems, liquid level sensors, accelerometers, and position/proximity sensors to aerospace and industrial customers
2. Aftermarket Parts and Spares: Replacement parts, spares, and PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) parts for legacy aircraft and engines, supported by two FAA and EASA certified service centers
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Maintenance and repair services including DER (Designated Engineering Representative) and SAR (Supplemental Type Certificate) solutions, supported by 24/7 AOG spares support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AMETEK Sensors and Fluid Management Systems designs and manufactures high-accuracy aerospace sensors, including RTD and thermocouple temperature sensors, pressure sensors, fuel gauging and management systems, fluid level sensors, accelerometers, and position/proximity sensors, for commercial aerospace, military, space, aeroderivative, and industrial markets. The division complements its sensor portfolio with FAA and EASA certified repair services and PMA, DER, and SAR aftermarket parts solutions backed by 24/7 AOG spares support.

Product overview

AMETEK Sensors and Fluid Management Systems offers a comprehensive platform-plus-modules portfolio of aerospace sensors and fluid management solutions. The core product family includes high-accuracy temperature sensors (RTD and thermocouple), pressure sensors, fuel management systems, fluid level sensors, and motion/acceleration sensors. These are complemented by supporting products including air data sensors, mass flow meters, position/proximity sensors, and system harnesses/cables. The portfolio serves the commercial aerospace, military, aeroderivative, and industrial markets, with products proven on nearly all major aircraft engines and programs globally. Aftermarket solutions including OEM services, PMA, DER, and SAR alternatives, along with FAA and EASA certified repair services, support the product ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Temperature Sensors RTD and thermocouple temperature sensors designed for harsh aerospace environments, qualified on major aircraft engines. Used by commercial aerospace, military, space, and industrial programs.
• Aerospace Pressure Sensors Highly accurate space and aircraft-grade pressure sensors for commercial and military aerospace applications.
• Aircraft Fuel Management Systems Complete fuel management systems, including fuel gauging, for military, commercial, and business/regional aircraft.
• Aircraft Fluid Level Sensors Liquid level sensors for fuel, hydraulic, and oil systems in aircraft applications.
• Aircraft Motion, Acceleration, Position, and Proximity Sensors Accelerometers, position, and proximity sensors for engine, space, and flight control applications.
• Air Data Sensors Sensors for measuring air data parameters in aircraft operations.
• Aircraft Mass Flow Meters Mass flow meters for precise measurement of fluid flow in aircraft systems.
• Aircraft System Harnesses and Cables System harnesses and cables for aircraft sensor integration and connectivity.
• Aftermarket Solutions (PMA, DER, and SAR) OEM services and alternative PMA, DER, and SAR solutions ensuring availability, reliability, and quality of approved parts for legacy aircraft and engines.
• FAA and EASA Certified Repair Services FAA and EASA certified repair and maintenance services for aircraft sensors and fluid management systems, supported by 24/7 AOG spares support.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Woodward Inc. Manufacturer of energy control and optimization solutions including sensors and control systems for aerospace engines and industrial turbines. Directly comparable on engine-platform sensor content for both OEM production and aftermarket MRO, sharing mission-critical reliability requirements with SFMS.
• Sensata Technologies: Specialty sensor and electrical protection manufacturer serving aerospace, industrial, and automotive markets. Closely comparable in product mix (pressure, position, temperature) and in mission-critical harsh-environment sensor expertise, with similar aftermarket exposure.
• TE Connectivity: Global manufacturer of connectivity and sensor solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to SFMS in temperature, pressure, position, and motion sensing with similar B2B sales motion into aerospace OEMs and tier-1 integrators.
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Crane Co. segment providing sensing, fluid management, power, and electronic systems for aerospace and defense. Highly comparable to SFMS on fluid management, fuel gauging, and ruggedized sensing content for commercial and military aircraft.
• Curtiss-Wright: Diversified aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturer with significant sensor, instrumentation, and ruggedized electronics content. Comparable customer base (commercial/military aerospace, naval, industrial) and similar qualification-driven business model with strong aftermarket exposure.
• Moog Inc. Designer and manufacturer of precision motion control and sensing products for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Overlaps with SFMS on motion/acceleration sensing and integrated fluid/pneumatic systems for aircraft, with comparable aftermarket service model.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Defense and aerospace prime with substantial sensor, avionics, and electronic systems businesses. Overlaps with SFMS on space, military aviation, and defense sensor applications, though as part of a much larger integrated portfolio across multiple end markets.
• Parker Hannifin Aerospace: Major motion and control technologies supplier with a sizable aerospace segment spanning fluid systems, sensors, and engine components. Competes with SFMS on aerospace fluid management and sensors while serving a much broader industrial and motion control base.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Dominant aerospace systems integrator offering a broad portfolio of avionics, sensors, flight controls, and propulsion components. Overlaps with AMETEK SFMS on pressure, temperature, and position sensors but bundles them into much larger integrated systems across commercial and military platforms.
• Collins Aerospace: RTX subsidiary supplying avionics, flight controls, sensors, and fluid systems across commercial and military aerospace. Directly competes with SFMS on aerospace sensors and fuel/fluid management, though as part of a much wider integrated portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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